What To Do After Finding A Leak In Your Restaurant

10/1/2019 (Permalink)

Even if it’s small, a leak in your restaurant can cause issues of all kinds. You don’t want a situation to develop that will cause you an interruption in business due to damage or unhealthy conditions, so you will want to deal with any leak of any size immediately and thoroughly. 

Here are some steps to take after you find a leak in your restaurant.

• Location. A leak in the guest bathroom is not going to be as serious as a leak in the kitchen, unless it’s a big one and threatens the dining area and spaces where perishables are kept. The very first thing to do is to make sure you know exactly where the water is coming from.
• Prevention. Turn off any water that may be supplying the leak, and use containment methods to keep the water in one place as much as possible. Towels and other items made with absorbent materials can help here. 
• Clean up. Mops and buckets, fans, push brooms, dehumidifiers, and elbow grease will all come into play here. Use whatever tools and resources you may have at your disposal to get rid of all water. 
• Dry. Make sure the area is as dry as possible, and if it’s a big job, call professionals. Choose a company that has skill and experience in this area and in the area of mold remediation. It will only take a colony of mold 24-48 hours to get established in damp, dark areas, and that will spell disaster for your property. 
• Replace. Be sure to replace any faulty pieces of equipment. If paperwork or documents were affected, a professional water damage renovation company will be able to employ special methods to restore your documents to their original state, or as close as possible. 
• Plan ahead. Take a good look around at your premises to note any other potential issues for future reference. A professional can help you to identify problem areas.

Here at SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville, we have the training, expertise, tools, and skills to help you with water damage and cleanup in your business or home. We are also mold remediation specialists.